Guest ntc Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) As Tim said it has very little leeway and you can make a big difference with 3mm Nice car good job well done Ps Treat her to a nice new washer bottle Edited August 30, 2010 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 I thought my dad was alone in his geekness over his car.... Turns out there are loads of you! Hannah Needham :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ade-TR4 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 How much free-play do you have at the pushrod/ slave? There should be very little: You can get threaded pushrods that are adjustable to dial-out the play (if it's excessive). I've one on my TR4 and have had no probs with it. Running out of ideas now... Adey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hannah - yes there are loads of us! Adey - I think the master cylinder holds the key - the slave is now exactly as it should be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I thought my dad was alone in his geekness over his car.... Turns out there are loads of you! Hannah Needham :-) Apologies to anyone out there who is of a sensitive nature. I was at my daughter's house over the weekend and logged on to her computer and didn't log off. Kids don't have no respect nowadays! Rgds Ian PS she is married to a geek but his just happens to be over computers so she has no room to scoff - she readily accepts that his eyes take on a glazed and faraway look when he is talking about them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'm comfortable with my geekyness... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 How much free-play do you have at the pushrod/ slave? There should be very little: You can get threaded pushrods that are adjustable to dial-out the play (if it's excessive). I've one on my TR4 and have had no probs with it. And I have the Revington adjustable pushrod on my 6, plus 0.75" Revington master, the clutch disengages with about 1" of pedal movement. So a new master need not be your last shot, you still have the adjustable pushrod..... Ivor PS agree with Alec about eBay stuff, buy cheap buy twice. Been there.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 And I have the Revington adjustable pushrod on my 6, About as bad as the rocker oil feed to the head on a std car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Well the push rod is adjustable - since I fitted the replacement cross shaft the control arm is now correctly positioned so I have it set up perfectly (with 0.1" of play). The master cyclinder really is my last option... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
67_gt6 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Christian you've obviously had the box in and out a few times now. What is your preferred technique? Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) This is the way I have found best working on my own... To Remove; Jack up the front of the car so you can safely get beneath it to undo bolts and insert a trolley jack under the engine. Undo all of the fixings at the driveshaft end of the gearbox and around the bell housing (leave a couple in place on the bell housing). Jack up the engine using a piece of wood to spread the load at the sump plug end - remove the gearbox mount. Lower the engine / gearbox to its normal position to allow the gearbox to go past the bulkhead and heater - place a hammer handle (or simular sized piece of wood) below the drive shaft end of the gearbox but on top of the two floor pans to take some of the load. Remove the last few bolts from the bell housing and pull the gearbox free - at the same time turning the clutch control arm downwards to enable you to place it onto the floorpan. To Reinstall; Straddling the drive shaft and carefully lift the gearbox back into place with the control arm facing downwards to allow it to go past the floorpan. MAKE SURE IT IS IN GEAR. Rotate the gearbox and wiggle it until it slots into place. The above breaks a few rules and I do not recommend doing it on your own. Edited September 2, 2010 by randall977 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 About as bad as the rocker oil feed to the head on a std car Around 9,000 miles so far, so whatever is 'wrong' with this is keeping a low profile Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokey Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Re the rocker oil feed, watch for major oil leaks at the left rear corner of the head gasket. Ask me how I know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Got my new 'made in China' master cylinder from Moss only to find once fitted that it was faulty. Went to my local Triumph specialist (Manor Garage Wantage) where they had a refurbished master clinder, which, when fitted worked perfectly! So my clutch now works - horray! Thank you for all of your advice and patience - now to finish the car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokey Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Congatulations - victory at last . Original parts, when you can find them, work best. Repros, unfortunately, are about 50/50. All's well that ends well, and enjoy the driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) Well done Christian, I have been waiting to find out 'who dunnit' since your origonal post, it is bit like a Ruth Rendall mystery you must be pleased at the result but not quite so happy about the cause Cheers Alan Edited September 11, 2010 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks. Well the clutch is much better than if I had used the existign cross shaft as it was bent but the slave, clutch and pressure plate were fine (now on eBay!). Shame I got a dodgy master, my own fault really! Drove the car up and down the drive - all seems fine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Christian, Well done. Congratulations! David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randall977 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks David - only took 2 months to sort out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ade-TR4 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Excellent!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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